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NEMO Mayfly OSMO 3-Person Tent
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SKU: WX2*0742890
Overview
Built for backpacking trips where a dependable three-person shelter matters, this tent balances livable space with a lighter, more efficient floorplan. Its semi-freestanding design and color-coded hardware are aimed at straightforward setup, while the large doors and high-arching main pole help create a more comfortable interior for camp use. The OSMO fabric is described as PFAS-free, made from 100% recycled yarns, and paired with a bluesign-approved fly and 68D PU ripstop floor. The Divvy Cube stuff sack also gives partners the option to split the load and pack it more efficiently.
Why Hunters Choose the Nemo
Sleeps Three,
Making it suitable for shared
Semi-freestanding Design
Intuitive setup and NEMO-exclusive Elements
Axial Corner
Anchors streamline connection and adjustment
Osmo Fabric
Is PFAS-free and meets fire-retardancy
Large Doors
High-arching main pole provide generous
Key Features
- Sleeps 3 and uses a tapered floorplan to save weight while preserving space where needed.
- High-performance OSMO poly-nylon ripstop fabric with 4x longer-lasting water repellency.
- OSMO fabric stretches 3x less when wet and is made from 100% recycled yarns.
- PFAS-free waterproofing and fire-retardant compliance without added chemicals.
- Semi-freestanding design with NEMO-exclusive Elements hardware for intuitive setup.
- Axial corner anchors and color-coded webbing support fast, easy pitching.
- Divvy Cube rectangular stuff sack helps split weight and packs efficiently.
Best Used For
- Backpackers wanting a three-person shelter with a tapered floorplan and efficient packability.
- Pairs splitting tent weight with the Divvy Cube stuff sack on multi-day trips.
- Campers who value fast, intuitive setup using color-coded webbing and Axial corner anchors.
- Users seeking generous headroom in a semi-freestanding tent for extended backcountry stays.
- Hunters needing a lightweight shelter option for organized, space-conscious overnight camps.
Specifications
| Color Coding | Color-coded webbing |
|---|---|
| Corner Anchors | Axial corner anchors |
| Fabric | OSMO poly-nylon ripstop fabric |
| Fabric Composition | 100% recycled yarns |
| Fire Retardancy | Meets fire-retardancy standards without added chemicals |
| Floor Material | 68D PU ripstop |
| Floorplan | Tapered floorplan |
| Fly | Large doors |
| Fly Approval | bluesign approved fly |
| Hardware | NEMO-exclusive Elements hardware |
| Headroom | High-arching main pole for generous headroom |
| Poles | Hubbed, pre-bent aluminum poles |
| Setup Type | Semi-freestanding |
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Stuff Sack | Divvy Cube rectangular stuff sack |
| Water Repellency | 4x better than standard tent fabric |
| Water Repellency Duration | 4x longer-lasting |
| Waterproofing | PFAS-free waterproofing |
| Weight Split Feature | Allows you to split the weight with your partner |
| Wet Stretch | 3x less when wet |
Pros
- Sleeps three, making it suitable for shared backcountry trips or basecamp use.
- Semi-freestanding design with intuitive setup and NEMO-exclusive Elements hardware.
- Axial corner anchors streamline connection and adjustment during pitch.
- OSMO fabric is PFAS-free and meets fire-retardancy standards without added chemicals.
- Large doors and high-arching main pole provide generous headroom.
- Divvy Cube stuff sack helps split weight and pack more efficiently.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Semi-freestanding design can simplify setup, but it may still require staking for full stability and optimal pitch.
- The tapered floorplan is built to save weight, which can mean less uniform interior space than a more rectangular tent.
- As a 3-person backpacking tent, it prioritizes packability and shared carry, so comfort will depend on how much room your group expects inside.
- The Divvy Cube stuff sack is useful for splitting load, but it adds an extra packing choice compared with a standard single sack.
Suggested Comparisons
- 3-person backpacking tents
- Semi-freestanding tents
- Ultralight backpacking shelters
- Three-season tents
Suggested Accessories
- Tent footprint
- Gear loft
- Tent stakes
- Repair kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NEMO Mayfly OSMO 3-Person Tent fully freestanding?
It is described as a semi-freestanding tent, not a fully freestanding one.
How many people does this tent sleep?
It sleeps 3.
What is OSMO fabric on this tent?
OSMO is NEMO’s proprietary composite fabric used on this tent. The provided description says it has 4x better water repellency than standard tent fabric, stretches 3x less when wet, is made from 100% recycled yarns, and uses PFAS-free waterproofing.
Does the tent use any fire-retardant chemicals?
The source says the OSMO fabric meets fire-retardancy standards without the use of added chemicals.
What setup features are included for easier pitching?
The tent includes NEMO-exclusive Elements hardware, Axial corner anchors, color-coded webbing, and hubbed, pre-bent aluminum poles for an easy, intuitive setup.